Overcoming temptation, according to Ellen White's writings, involves a combination of relying on Christ, persistent prayer, and personal effort. Here are the key points she shares: 1. Jesus is your helper. In His strength, you can overcome temptation. Even if you have failed before, it need not always be so. Summon will-power and rely on Christ (CTBH 147.2). 2. Many feel powerless against temptation, but you can and must resist. Even repeated failure does not mean you are hopeless. God will help you if you do not despair (MH 174.6). 3. Temptations, especially those appealing to appetite, can only be overcome with God's help. Trust in God and use the means He provides for your safety (CTBH 22.2). 4. When tempted, resist evil promptings and look to Christ for special grace. Pray for help to overcome every sin, and believe that strength comes through Jesus (SL 90). 5. No one can be forced to sin; it requires your consent. Temptation is never an excuse for sin. Cry out to God for help, and He will assist you in every time of temptation (5T 177.2). 6. Prayer is essential. When temptations and trials come, go to God and pray earnestly. He will give you grace and strength to overcome (2SG 290.1). 7. Resist temptation and Satan will flee. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you (SJ 48.5). 8. One failure to overcome leaves the soul unguarded. Evil habits, if not resisted, become stronger. Constant prayer and reliance on God are necessary (MH 509.4). 9. Temptation is Satan's act, but yielding is your own. No one can force you to sin; there is no excuse for sin (4T 623.2). 10. Avoid placing yourself needlessly in the way of temptation. Know your weaknesses and seek God's help when duty calls you into difficult situations (GW92 371). 11. Do not give up on those struggling with temptation. They may fall repeatedly, but persistent support is needed (MH 173.2). 12. Temptation cannot be entirely removed; everyone must learn to resist as part of the Christian warfare (CTBH 153.4). If you would like more specific guidance or a summary on a particular aspect of overcoming temptation, please let me know! References: - Counsels on Health (CTBH) - The Ministry of Healing (MH) - Steps to Christ (SL) - Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5 (5T) - Spiritual Gifts, Vol. 2 (2SG) - The Story of Jesus (SJ) - Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4 (4T) - Gospel Workers (GW92)

Here are key points from Steps to Christ and related Ellen White writings on overcoming temptation: 1. When tempted, resist evil promptings and look to Christ for special grace. Pray for help to overcome every sin, and believe that strength comes through Jesus. “Cry to the dear Saviour for help to sacrifice every idol and to put away every darling sin. Let the eye of faith see Jesus standing before the Father's throne, presenting His wounded hands as He pleads for you. Believe that strength comes to you through your precious Saviour.” (SL 90) 2. Christ’s example shows us how to overcome. He resisted Satan with Scripture, saying, “It is written…” If the Scriptures were studied and followed, the Christian would be fortified to meet temptation. (4T 45.3) 3. You must resist temptation. Even if you have failed before, it need not always be so. Jesus is your helper. In His strength you can overcome. Summon will-power to your aid. (CTBH 147.2) 4. Every Christian must stand on guard continually, watching every avenue of the soul where Satan might find access. Pray for divine help and resolutely resist every inclination to sin. Victory comes as Christ abides in you and you in Him. (5T 47.2) 5. Christ overcame Satan, showing us that our only hope of victory is in continual resistance of Satan’s attacks. We unite our weakness to His strength and may overcome as He overcame. (3T 480.2) 6. Avoid running into temptation. When you cannot avoid it, claim God’s promise: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (3T 45.2) 7. No one can be forced to sin; it requires your consent. The tempter has no power to control the will or force the soul to sin. Christ’s victories make it possible for us to conquer. (4SP 330.1; GC 510.3) 8. Christ’s victory over appetite in the wilderness shows that we, too, can overcome through His strength. (CTBH 19.2; 4T 32.2) 9. Jesus bids us, “Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.” If we overcome in Christ’s strength, we gain precious experience and learn that our Saviour is a present help in every time of need. (CT 96.2) If you would like a summary or more specific guidance from Steps to Christ, let me know! References: - Steps to Christ (SL) - Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4 (4T) - Counsels on Health (CTBH) - Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5 (5T) - Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 3 (3T) - The Spirit of Prophecy, Vol. 4 (4SP) - The Great Controversy (GC) - Christ’s Object Lessons (CT)